Director, Marketing Communications

Job Description:

As an active leader for the Surgical division, the Director of Marketing Communications is the trusted voice that guides, directs, and implements the expression of the Enovis brand and Surgical product brands both internally and externally. With proven multi-media communication experience and execution, a history of management results, and a problem-solving attitude, the Marketing Communications Director oversees the day-to-day activities of the Marcomm department to ensure quality work is produced on time, on brand and on budget. Drawing on their career experience, this leader works to mentor, develop, and provide actionable feedback to members within the Marketing Communications team -building a positive culture of creativity and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall strategic communication plan defining how we will win by delivering targeted communications, upholding our competitive advantages and driving value creation for the organization
• Leadership for marketing communications team including talent acquisition and retention, motivation, development and growth
• Develop and drive the formulation of communication strategies for product launches, campaigns, tradeshows, medical education programs and symposia to enhance sales force effectiveness, expand brand awareness and reinforce our mission, values and culture
• Help automate communication activities to support the division's growth
• Collaborate with product management and creative teams to develop and activate product-level communication plans that support annual objectives
• Provide guidance on creative briefs including differentiated product positioning aligned with segmentation and targeting goals
• Uphold a project-management style approach to ensure projects are on time, on brand and on budget
• Serve as the representative for the Surgical division in all company-wide branding initiatives
• Design and prepare internal and external communication that are audience appropriate across multiple mediums and ensure collateral maintains company brand standards
• Measure effectiveness of communication plans with metrics that will inform future plans
• Manage and invent processes that lead to successful creation and completion of communication plans
• If needed, provide expertise in crisis communications

Who we want:

• Excellent communicator - verbal and written communication skills come naturally and are where you thrive
• Game changer - goes above and beyond and embraces continuous improvement
• Strategic - excel at creating plans, goals and tactics aligned with business and marketing objectives
• Customer-oriented high achiever - unparalleled customer-focused approach and work ethic, keeping the customer top-of-mind in everything they do
• Highly engaged and adaptable - self motivated and driven with the ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Relationship builder - builds and maintains relationships internally and with key customer groups that drive collaboration
• Team player who develops talent - puts team above all else and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. Builds the best teams and maximizes their impact

Education/ Experience Requirements

• B.A./B.S. degree with an emphasis in communications, marketing, English, journalism or related field.
• 10+ years of marketing communications, product management, upstream and downstream marketing experience in orthopedics or medical devices
• 5+ years of experience directly managing others
• Proven track record implementing initiatives resulting in significant market share growth
• Executive level communication; cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
• Project management experience and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), a CRM and project management platform
• Working knowledge of content management systems and digital graphic production

Travel Requirements

* Up to 25%

ABOUT DJO GLOBAL
DJO Global is a leading global developer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality medical devices that provide solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management. Our products address the continuum of patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery, injury or from degenerative disease, enabling people to regain or maintain their natural motion. Our products are used by orthopedic specialists, spine surgeons, primary care physicians, pain management specialists, physical therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals. In addition, many of our medical devices and related accessories are used by athletes and patients for injury prevention and at-home physical therapy treatment. Product lines include rigid and soft orthopedic bracing, hot and cold therapy, bone growth stimulators, vascular therapy systems and compression garments, therapeutic shoes and inserts, electrical stimulators used for pain management and physical therapy products. Our surgical division offers a comprehensive suite of reconstructive joint products for the hip, knee and shoulder. Our products are marketed under a portfolio of brands including Aircast, Chattanooga, CMF, Compex, DonJoy, ProCare, Exos, Dr. Comfort, DonJoy Performance and DJO Surgical.

For additional information on the Company, please visit www.DJOglobal.com.

DJO is a growing subsidiary of diversified technology leader Colfax Corporation

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